APKASS
Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Society
Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Society
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The inter-continental traveling fellowship program is a scientific and cultural exchange among orthopaedic sports medicine physicians in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The programme provides the fellows a valuable opportunity to exchange scientific information, stimulate research and develop collaboration and lifelong friendships.
It also provides a stimulus for leadership by recognizing young surgeons who have made a significant contribution to sports medicine. We have travelling fellowships with European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and Latin American Society of Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine (SLARD).
For each travelling fellowship, THREE fellows are selected to visit overseas sports medicine institutes and facilities for 3-4 weeks, and are accompanied by a reputed senior orthopaedic sports medicine specialist as the “Godparent”. There is a rich history of traveling fellowships and this prestigious program will continue to be a highlight of APKASS.
We truly appreciate the generous support from Smith & Nephew and Rejoin for the Travelling Fellowship Programmes.
Participate in scientific symposia with host surgeons and give presentations
View research facilities and surgical procedures
Attend a national sport medicine meeting in the region they are visiting
Participate in social and cultural activities with the local sports medicine community.
Foster an exchange of scientific information, stimulate research, and develop friendships among physicians who practice sports medicine in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific countries
Serve as a bridge that may be used to forge the future of sports medicine worldwide
Participate in social and cultural activities with the local sports medicine community
Develop personal and professional relationships that last a lifetime
Please read the application requirement and related information here.
AOSSM to APKASS (2025)
ESSKA to APKASS (2026)
SLARD to APKASS (2026)
APKASS to AOSSM (2026)
APKASS to ESSKA (2026)
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THREE fellows will be chosen from the applicants for each tour.
The selection of the Travelling Fellows for the tours will be made by the APKASS Travelling Fellowship Committee.
If you would like to host the Travelling Fellowship, please contact the administrative office : info@apkass.org for more information.